The Diy Almond Milk has been a massive hit at our house. I make a fresh batch every 2-3 days, and the almond pulp was building up in the freezer. I wanted to use it in in something that would get eaten a no-fail type of recipe.
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Saturday was gorgeous! I couldn't miss the opportunity to get our family dressed up and out for some pictures. We went to a park close to my parent's house. I spent so many years as a young child and teen in this park.
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The need I feel to embrace a more simplified, cleaner lifestyle has everything to do with my vintage soul. The way everything was done "back then" intrigues me. Life, food, decor, the method just seemed so much simpler, and folks seemed happier.
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I don't know how it happened, but I LOVE carrot cake everything. I still remember years ago when my sister told me she was baking her husband a carrot cake for his birthday and I joked around that he must have been really bad that year.
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I can hardly believe it’s April and Easter is just around the corner. This year we are hosting both families. Mine for dinner on Saturday and Anthony's for brunch on Sunday. Wish me luck, 28 people in less than 24 hours.
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The most Instagrammed / pinned boots on the internet and I wanted a pair for years! But, I couldn't find a pair that fit. Yes, I'm short, only 5ft tall but my calves are thick, and finding boots is a real pain in the behind.
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Okay, it's not a mudroom, but for now, I'm going to pretend it is because I don't like "entryway" or "hallway" and because it's usually muddy, anyways.
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Last night was Date night for Anthony and I, which meant my parents were coming over to have dinner with the kids. My Mom likes to bring her food over. She doesn't trust I'll have everything she needs which is probably the case. When she was going over the menu, she mentioned peanut butter cookies, and immediately Anthony's sad expression popped into my head, he's been gluten-free for the past 2 years.
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Our family loves granola bars; I try to make my own to save money and to avoid unnecessary preservatives. This recipe is simple, quick, and only requires a few ingredients.
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Happy New Year, Friends!
Today i’m sharing a few ways we keep our home organized and clutter free. I notice a significant difference in my mental health and energy when our home is organized and clear of clutter Here are a few ways I’m keeping things organized.
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I had every good intention in the world for completing this guide weeks ago giving you all enough time to place orders with some of my favourite local shops. Unfortunately, I was so busy with the handmade side of Tesser Traditions that I didn't get the chance. I'm going to share all the shops and ideas anyway, just in case you want to check them out for future gift ideas for yourself or a friend. A few shops haven't reached their cutoffs yet, so you may get lucky.
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Cake for breakfast? YES! and with 3 cups of carrots, and 1 cup of walnuts, why not?! This Gluten-Free carrot cake is delightful and easy to make.
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After four long months, Anthony is finally home for good and we couldn't be happier. I don't know how so many of you do it!
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Sunday dinners have always been special to me, I set a lovely table, invite family over, spend hours preparing delicious food and make sure I take at least 10 minutes to take a deep breath and look around my table thankfully.
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It’s the second last Friday of summer holidays for my kiddos and as much as I Love having them home with me (most of the time) I'm looking forward to the fresh start a new school year offers.
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Like most 80's babies, Anthony and I grew up eating hamburger helper. To be honest, though I've never made it, we've always tried to eat as real as possible. Except for fish, a few times a month Anthony eats a gluten-free, vegetarian diet which, can be a real pain when you want a quick meal that's filling, inexpensive, and that the kids will eat. This week I played around with a gluten-free vegan pasta dish that just happened to taste like hamburger helper. This recipe is good fresh, as leftovers, and freezes well.
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For those of you who are not familiar with Bemz, they are a company who make slipcovers for Ikea furniture. You can instantly change the look and style of your inexpensive furniture in seconds. The best part is everything is washable! You can find my original review here including before and after photos of their stain protected fabric.
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Good Morning, Friends!
Kendall and I enjoyed our time together on Friday, she thanks you all for your Birthday Wishes. Call me "old," but I have a hard time focusing on shopping in stores that are very bright, have too many options, and really loud music, so I usually prefer to buy online. On Friday Kendall saw this unicorn thing in Forever21 and dragged me in.
A few years ago, Anthony and I were lucky enough to get tickets to one of the last Tragically Hip concerts. The only catch was it was in Ottawa. My parents stayed the night to watch the kids and Anthony, and I headed out for a rare two days away. We stayed close to the Parliament Hill in the Lord Elgin Hotel. Located in the lobby or around the corner ( I can't remember) was a Starbucks. The morning after the concert we grabbed a coffee and a muffin. It was my first time having one of those blueberry cake like treasures.
Last week, I posted a photo of Anthony, and I dressed up for a last minute date night and got tons of questions about my dress. I'm short, just around the 5-foot mark. Finding a dress that doesn't need alternations can be tricky, but a few of my favourite brands carry "petite" lines that work perfectly for me. I'm going to share two of them with you today.
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